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Georgia false indigo
Scientific Name: Amorpha georgiana var. confusa
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: NC (Savanna indigo-bush)
Georgia False Indigo: A Closer Look
Let's explore the fascinating details of the Georgia False Indigo, including its scientific classification, habitat, and conservation status.
Scientific and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Amorpha georgiana Wilbur
- Common Names: Georgia False Indigo, Georgia Lead-plant, Savannah Indigobush
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Genus: Amorpha
- Species: Amorpha georgiana
- Rank: Species, Variety
- Synonyms and Varieties:
- Amorpha georgiana var. georgiana Wilbur – Georgia False Indigo
- Amorpha georgiana var. confusa Wilbur – Georgia False Indigo, Carolina False Indigo (formerly classified as Amorpha confusa)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
- Specific to the Southeastern United States, especially Georgia and the Carolinas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a loose, airy shrub that can grow to be 6-10 feet tall.
- Known to form dense thickets and can develop a leggy character.
- Possesses pinnately compound leaves.
Genetic Information
- Research has focused on the characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers to assist with conservation management plans.
Conservation Status
- Considered a rare and sometimes endangered species.
- Listed as a species of special concern in South Carolina.
Related Species
- Desert False Indigo or Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa)
- Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis)
- Yellow Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria)
- Smooth False Indigo (Amorpha nitens)
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips and ideas.
- Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amorpha georgiana.
- USWildflowers Database: Provides state-specific lists for various plants, including false indigo species.